Slow Cooker Spinach and Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

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Use gluten-free macaroni and 2 kinds of cheese, plus frozen spinach and cauliflower to whip up this slow cooker comfort-food meal.

Submitted by Jessica Latty
Published on October 4, 2018
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans 2% evaporated milk

  • 2 cups unsalted chicken stock

  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 tablespoons brown mustard

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • 8 ounces processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed

  • 4 tablespoons butter, cubed

  • 8 ounces gluten-free elbow macaroni

  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach

  • 1 (12 ounce) package frozen cauliflower

Directions

  1. Grease or line the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker. Combine evaporated milk, stock, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in the slow cooker. Stir in processed cheese food and butter. Add macaroni and mozzarella cheese.

  2. Cover slow cooker with the lid and cook on High, stirring every hour, until cheese is melted and macaroni is cooked, 2 to 3 hours.

  3. Empty frozen spinach into a microwave-safe bowl and add 2 tablespoons water. Cover and cook in the microwave on high until hot all the way through, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring halfway through. Drain and press moisture from spinach. Add to macaroni and cheese in the slow cooker and stir.

  4. Empty frozen cauliflower into a microwave-safe bowl and add 2 tablespoons water. Cover and cook in the microwave on high until hot all the way through, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring halfway through. Chop into smaller pieces if necessary. Add to macaroni and cheese in the slow cooker and stir.

  5. Serve immediately or divide into freezer-safe containers for individual servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

478 Calories
26g Fat
40g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 478
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 15g 77%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 711mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 25g 49%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 682mg 52%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 659mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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